AUSTRALIAN RECALL ROUND-UP

1–7 June 2015.

13 product recalls were published during this week. Review the summaries below, then follow the official source before taking action.

Baby walkers and exercise jumpers

Baby Walker

The product lacks a braking mechanism and is not marked with the required warnings in contravention of the mandatory safety standard for baby walkers, Consumer Protection Notice No. 1 of 2013.

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Hazardous materials

T8 LED Tube 120Cm Warm White

The tubes construction fails to meet Australian electrical safety standards. These LED tubes have inadequate insulation and internal clearances between live internal parts and accessible metal parts.

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General product safety

Accord MY 2001-2007 & MDX MY 2003-2006

Airbag inflator: As it gets older, a combination of high temperatures and humidity can cause the airbag inflator propellant to degrade. If an affected vehicle is involved in a collision triggering the airbag, the metal inflator housing may explode/rupture under too much internal pressure.

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General product safety

Chrysler (LE) 300 and 300C MY2005-2010 - extended recall

Takata airbag inflator: As it gets older, a combination of heat and humidity can cause the airbag inflator propellant to degrade. If an affected vehicle is involved in a collision triggering the airbag, the metal inflator housing may explode/rupture under too much internal pressure.

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